The holidays are here, and with them comes the familiar search for the perfect gift—something meaningful, memorable, and maybe even a little magical. At the Battleship North Carolina, we believe the best gifts are the ones that tell a story. This year’s Holiday Gift Guide is filled with treasures that carry history forward and offer your loved ones something truly special.
Whether you’re shopping for a history buff, an adventurer, a lifelong North Carolinian, or someone who simply appreciates thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts, the Battleship’s guide has something for everyone.
Click here to download and print the 2025 Battleship North Carolina holiday gift guide!
1. The Ship Store: Gifts for Every History Lover
From Wilmington-inspired keepsakes to classic Battleship memorabilia, the Ship Store has an incredible selection for every age and interest.
You’ll find apparel, ornaments, books, collectible models, mugs, toys, and local favorites. The store is open daily from 8 AM–5 PM, and both pickup and shipping options make it easy to check off your list.
Perfect for: stocking stuffers, Secret Santa surprises, family gifts, and out-of-town visitors.
2. Hidden Battleship Tours: Give an Unforgettable Experience
Looking for a gift that creates memories instead of clutter?
A Hidden Battleship Tour is the adventure of a lifetime. These exclusive, behind-the-bulkhead tours take visitors into spaces rarely opened to the public—perfect for the explorer, storyteller, photographer, or history buff in your life.
This gift is more than an experience; it’s a chance to walk in the steps of those who served.
Perfect for: teens (16+ only), history buffs, adventure-seekers, veterans, collectors, experience-lovers.
Book online anytime at bit.ly/hiddenbattleship
3. 250th Anniversary Flags: A Piece of History You Can Hold
In 2025, the Navy and Marine Corps celebrate their 250th anniversaries—and we marked these milestones by flying 250 American flags aboard the Battleship North Carolina. Now you can gift one of these limited-edition flags to someone special.
Each flag comes with documentation as an official flown flag—a deeply meaningful keepsake for anyone with ties to the military, North Carolina, or American history.
Perfect for: military families, veterans, collectors, and patriotic gift-givers.
Shop these exclusive flags in the Ship Store or online at BattlestarCollection.com
4. The Battlestar Collection: Crafted From the Battleship
For the person who loves gifts with soul and substance, the Battlestar Collection is unmatched.
Items in this collection are handcrafted from original teak and steel salvaged during restoration of the Battleship North Carolina. When you hold one of these pieces, you’re holding a fragment of history that sailed into battle and returned home.
Choose from knives, display pieces, ornaments, pens, and more—each one unique, authentic, and unforgettable.
Perfect for: collectors, woodworkers, artisans, military history fans, and anyone who appreciates craftsmanship.
Browse the full collection at BattlestarCollection.com
Carry History Forward This Holiday Season
Every purchase from the Battleship North Carolina supports North Carolina’s official World War II memorial, its education programs, and ongoing restoration work. When you give a gift from the Battleship, you’re not just surprising someone you love—you’re helping protect this incredible piece of WWII and North Carolina history for future generations.
This holiday season, give something with heart.
Give something with meaning.
Give something that carries history forward.
🛍️ Visit us daily from 8 AM–5 PM
💻 Shop online at BattleshipNC.com and BattlestarCollection.com
📞 Shop by phone at 910-399-9100
Click here to download and print the 2025 Battleship North Carolina holiday gift guide!